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1. Comparative Empirical Analysis on Computer Software Piracy Behaviors between China and the United States: An Exploratory Studys.

Author

Xiang Fang

Subjects
UNIVERSITIES & colleges, GENDER, SOFTWARE piracy, ANALYSIS of variance
Abstract

Using the data collected from several universities in China and the United States, which have drastically different piracy rates, economic development stages, income levels, and national cultures, this study aims to identify which demographic factors affect software piracy significantly. Totally, the dataset includes 600 valid responses. Multivariate data analysis, supported by Multivariate Analysis of Variance and Turkey's test, reveals that among various factors, country difference and gender most significantly influence software piracy. In addition, this study offers recommendations on how to curb software piracy effectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2016
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2. The New Caliphates.

Author

Bremmer, Ian and Rayman, Noah

Subjects
CALIPHATE, TERRORISM, GOSSIP, SOFTWARE piracy, SOFTWARE upgrades, MANAGEMENT
Abstract

The article presents world news briefs on topics including several caliphates around the world and a terrorist attack which killed more than 20 people in Tunis, Tunisia on March 19, 2015. Russian President Vladimir Putin is quoted regarding gossip and his 10-day absence from the public eye in 2015. Computer software firm Microsoft Corp. plans to combat software piracy in China by offering free upgrades to the company's Windows 10 operating system to all Windows software users in China.

Published
2015

3. Attackers exploit Apple DRM weakness to infect non-jailbroken iOS devices.

Author

Constantin, Lucian

Subjects
APPLE computers, DIGITAL rights management, SOFTWARE piracy, COMPUTER software
Abstract

The article focuses on security aspects of computer applications available online through App Store, and talks of American company Apple's FairPlay Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology, malicious applications in China, and installation of applications with captured authorization code.

Published
2016

4. Microsoft Faces New Scrutiny In China.

Author

MOZUR, PAUL and WINGFIELD, NICK

Subjects
*BUSINESS & politics, *POLITICIANS, *INTERNATIONAL business enterprises, *TECHNOLOGY, *SOFTWARE piracy, *SUMMIT meetings, CHINESE politics & government, 2002-
Abstract

The article discusses the authors' claim that computer software company Microsoft Corp. is facing additional scrutiny in China with regards to the firm's business practices and its relationship with the political leadership in China. Regulatory challenges and multinational companies operating in China are examined, along with China's technology and consumer markets. Computer software piracy and a technology summit meeting involving Chinese political leaders are assessed.

Published
2016

5. Addiction to Pirated Software Leaves China Vulnerable to Malware Assaults.

Author

MOZUR, PAUL, Bradsher, Keith, and Sui-Lee Wee

Subjects
*SOFTWARE piracy, *MALWARE, *RANSOMWARE
Abstract

The article reports that China has remained vulnerable to malware assaults in 2017 due to the widespread use of software piracy and unlicensed versions of Windows which were often targeted by ransomware that locks users out of their computers and demand payment for the return of accounts.

Published
2017

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